With roughly 32 percent of the world's population <a href="http://inhabitat.com/portable-and-modular-prefabricated-slum-housing-concept/">living in informal communities</a> throughout the globe, the need for sustainable, humane housing is more pressing than ever. Responding to this, <a href="http://www.abodshelters.com/index.php/our-story">Doug Sharp of BSB Design</a> conceived the tiny Abod Shelter - a sustainable, lightweight home for slum dwellers that can be built by their owners in just one day.

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

Doug Sharp and a team of co-workers designed these tiny Adob Shelters

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

Lightweight and prefabricated, they can be shipped anywhere in the world

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

Each shelter is affordable and highly customizable

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

Kitchen and bathroom units can be added, as well as loft extensions, special doors, windows, etc.

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The shelters can be erected in slums in just one day

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

A test pilot community of Adob Shelters was erected outside of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Abod Shelters by BSB Design

With roughly 32 percent of the world's population living in informal communities throughout the globe, the need for sustainable, humane housing is more pressing than ever. Responding to this, Doug Sharp of BSB Design conceived the tiny Abod Shelter - a sustainable, lightweight home for slum dwellers that can be built by their owners in just one day.